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Cheap Car Rentals in Detroit from RM 182

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Detroit with a pick-up date of 10/5 and drop-off date of 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Detroit

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Detroit and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 5 May 2026.
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There are 14 hire agencies servicing Detroit. These agencies, altogether, have 23 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Detroit with prices from RM 182 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Detroit:

Compact

Compact

RM 182+

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Full-size

Full-size

RM 210+

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SUV

SUV

RM 217+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 230+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 235+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 230+

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Luxury

Luxury

RM 292+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

RM 225+

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Best car rental deals found in Detroit

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Detroit. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Detroit with an average daily rate of RM 223. Data was last updated on 5 May 2026.
Perodua AxiaRM 182/day
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Perodua Axia
Found 05/04/26
Honda BR-VRM 206/day
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Honda BR-V
Found 05/04/26
Nissan AltimaRM 210/day
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A/C
Nissan Altima
Found 05/04/26

Cheapflights insights for Detroit car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Detroit, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Detroit?

Book your car hire in Detroit 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 213/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 242% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Detroit?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Detroit is Budget (rated 5.4/10 with 138 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.0/10 with 39 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.4
Alamo
Alamo
9.0
Dollar
Dollar
7.1
Avis
Avis
5.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Detroit?

At Detroit, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just RM 194. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 324 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Detroit, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just RM 194. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 324 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 194

February

RM 213

March

RM 237

April

RM 245

May

RM 249

June

RM 296

July

RM 324

August

RM 281

September

RM 221

October

RM 229

November

RM 233

December

RM 233

What car do most people hire in Detroit?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Detroit. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Detroit?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Detroit at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Detroit

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Detroit known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Detroit. Reviews were last updated on 5 May 2026.

Budget

5.4
Fair
138 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
39 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.7

Dollar

7.1
Good
43 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Avis

5.0
Fair
32 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.8

National

7.9
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
29 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.9

Hertz

7.2
Good
23 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
20 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 May 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Detroit for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Detroit, offering car hire for around RM 1,610 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Detroit?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Detroit for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Detroit for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Detroit, you can expect the average price to be around RM 0. Usually a Compact hire in Detroit is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for June, it will cost approximately RM 0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Detroit

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Detroit. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Detroit. Deals were last updated on 5 May 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Detroit. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 52+).

Electric

Electric

RM 52+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 56+

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